Many patients with inflammatory bowel diseases; Crohn’s or ulcerative colitis, are prone to protein-calorie malnutrition and nutrient/mineral deficiencies. Most of the time this is due to malabsorption – when you’re not able to properly absorb vitamins, sugar, fat, and protein from food. It’s mostly because we’re so busy pooping it out our gastrointestinal tracts causing…

Winter is in full swing here in Connecticut and the weather is only getting worse. There’s practically nowhere left to push the snow. Meanwhile temperatures are dropping like girls’ panties to Tom Brady after the Patriots Superbowl win. Remember when your mom would give you chicken soup when you were sick? Why chicken soup? And why only…

Pizza for breakfast? Noodles for breakfast? What am I doing!? I’m tantalizing your Italian taste buds, that’s what. The flavors in this egg based breakfast are very reminiscent of pizza flavor with that deep oregano and bright basil. My favorite part is the zoodles. Zoodles are noodles made out of zucchini. How do you make zoodles? Easy! I…

Making a quick and nutritious paleo lunch doesn’t require the whole kitchen. Watch how I make a cold noodle salad in seconds. Directions Julienne or spiralize your cucumber. I use this handy cutter which you can find here. It’s small, convenient, fast to use, and easy to clean. Toss noodles in olive oil lemon juice,…

How are you enjoying your new year? Sticking to your diet resolutions? As we all know there is usually an increase in healthy eaters this time of year. The first month goes very well. We’re all dedicated and proud of our new lifestyle. But then February rolls around and things start to become a burden. The biggest…

Just when you thought you would have to give up your favorite Italian foods Mangia Paleo has your back! Living in New England means there is easy access to great quality local seafood. There’s also a high population of Italian families. In fact, the street I live on is decked out in Italian flags. Even…

So you have Inflammatory Bowel Disease and you are thinking that eating clean may help symptoms. Welcome to the club! Here in the IBD club we poop a lot and we are very friendly. Come join! Drink the paleo kool-aid with us. A little while ago I posted 8 Tips for Starting the Paleo Diet.…

Every Italian cook is equipped with knowledge of basic recipes that are a ‘must know’ in an Italian kitchen. For example, there’s pesto featuring basil or the classic gremolata using fresh parsley. These add lots of fresh flavor to an authentic Italian meal. Soffritto, however, is a sauteed building block to a larger dish. Whereas something…

Today I’m giving you a sneak peak at what I really eat! The recipes you see on the blog are something special when I dedicate time to a new blog post. It’s all for you! On a typical day I usually don’t even have time to cook. If I’ve forgotten to meal prep or simply…

This week, I had the opportunity to try fresh, frozen kelp from the coast of Maine. I’m excited to share my experience with you! Of course, I had to add my Italian twist, but check out how I did it and why kelp is the new best paleo ingredient. This recipe is an Italian-American adaptation…

As the holiday season approaches it’s only fitting to supply a list of what to get your loved one. Your loved one with Inflammatory Bowel Disease. Sure, you can get them another sweater like everyone else. But why not say you care about them a little stronger. 7 Gifts to Buy for Crohn’s and Ulcerative…